Water is Life Water symbolism in Southwest Native American Art and Culture

From Avanyus and Turtles to Water Jars and Wave designs, symbolism of water is prevalent almost everywhere in Native American Art and culture of the southwest. Explore the beauty in these many art forms illustrating the importance of water to life.

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  • Dalton James "Frogs 2" Print
    Dalton James Hopi Frog II Print - Shumakolowa Native Arts
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  • Dalton James "Hopi Turtles in Deep Blue" Print
    Dalton James Hopi Turtles in Deep Blue Print - Shumakolowa Native Arts
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  • George Toya "Sky Serpents" Painting
    George Toya Contemporary
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  • George Toya "Morning Star" Painting
    George Toya Contemporary
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  • George Toya "Rain Serpents" Painting
    George Toya Contemporary
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  • George Toya "Sun with 4Dragonflys" Framed Painting
    George Toya Contemporary
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  • Nee Hemish: A History of Jemez Pueblo
    Nee Hemish: A History of Jemez Pueblo - Shumakolowa Native Arts
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  • Denise Chavarria Pueblo Pottery Ceramic Travel Mug
    Denise Chavarria Pueblo Pottery Ceramic Travel Mug - Shumakolowa Native Arts
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  • The Railroad and the Pueblo Indians
    The Railroad and the Pueblo Indians - Shumakolowa Native Arts
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  • Michelle Tsosie Sisneros "Honoring Life" Print
    Michelle Tsosie Sisneros
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  • Medicine of People: Pinon Sap
    Medicine of People: Pinon Sap-Indian Pueblo Store
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  • Dalton James Hopi Turtle Print
    Dalton James Hopi Turtle Print - Shumakolowa Native Arts
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  • Dalton James "Frogs III" Print
    Dalton James Hopi Frog III Print - Shumakolowa Native Arts
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  • Dalton James "Hopi Lizard I" Print
    Dalton James Hopi Lizard I Print - Shumakolowa Native Arts
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  • Ecocide of Native America
    Ecocide of Native America - Shumakolowa Native Arts
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  • Bernice Suazo Naranjo Etched Avanyu Clay Vessel
    Bernice Suazo Naranjo Etched Avanyu Clay Vessel-Indian Pueblo Store
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  • "Eyahne On The Horizon" Recycled Tote Bag
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